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Jennifer calls us into her small studio. The garden outside colors the temperature of the room. She points to a nearly complete collage. Her annual labor of love for Valentines. “How do I resolve this corner? Do you think this? or that?” We suggest an idea and smile emerges. The bird is free to fly once again. “I’m just so influenced by Japanese art.” “Seriously, Jennifer! Look around you. This is all about Central Mexico. You and Fred live like […]

Fr. Chris Billac, S.J. taught in Jesuit schools. He was infamous for bad puns across Texas and Louisiana. While cruising between tightly arranged desks, his wingtips would crush a toe or two. Without skipping a beat, he’d turn his head and offer, “you walk on your feet all day, don’t you? So why can’t I?” When asked about his age his reply never wavered, “I am ask old as my gums and older than my teeth.” Which is to say “I gave […]